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DARROW Project @darrow_project

Building a data-driven #AI solution to optimise resource recovery from #Wastewater, co-funded by #EU, @DigitalEU, GA 101070080, views are our own.

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We are moving! 🚀 Our journey towards sustainable wastewater treatment is evolving, and we’d love for you to continue following along. While we won’t be active here anymore, you can stay updated with all our latest news on LinkedIn 🔗 linkedin.com/company/darrow-…

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DARROW Project | 412 followers on LinkedIn. Building a data-driven AI solution to optimise resource recovery from wastewater | We will build a data-driven AI solution to optimise resource recovery...

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🌊 On #WorldStatisticsDay, let's dive into some wastewater stats! 💧 From generating energy to reducing pollution, wastewater holds untapped potential. 👇
Graphic in DARROW branding listing three interesting facts around wastewater.

ALT Graphic in DARROW branding listing three interesting facts around wastewater.
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What if the water that flows down our drains could do more than just disappear? Across Europe, various projects are turning industrial wastewater into valuable resources. Find out more @HorizonMagEU 👇 projects.research-and-innova…

From drain to gain: the hidden treasures in wastewater

For decades, most of the wastewater from the Mahou San Miguel brewery in the northeastern Spanish city of Lleida was flushed down the drain. Now the effluent is being used to generate power and heat...

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With global water challenges growing more complex, governments need to rethink how they allocate public funds. According to @WorldBankWater, ensuring water security requires not just more investment but smarter spending. 👇 worldbank.org/en/topic/water…

Funding A Water-Secure Future: An Assessment of Public Spending Key Messages

The World Bank’s groundbreaking new report, “Funding a Water-Secure Future: An Assessment of Public Spending,” quantifies for the first time how much governments spend on water and the size of the...

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💡 How can wastewater treatment contribute to a circular economy? Discover how the P-Net project is transforming sewage sludge into eco-friendly fertiliser and check out the stunning photo of struvite spheres! 🌱🔬 magazin.tu-braunschweig.de/e…

Picture of the Month: From wastewater to sustainable fertiliser

Under a microscope, they look like colourful pearls glistening in ...

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🚀🚽 The cosmic call of nature: Ever wondered how astronauts handle one of the most basic human needs? From spacy toilets to recycling urine into drinking water, the world of going to the toilet in space is fascinating! #FunFactFriday
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🤯 Did you know 80% of wastewater returns to nature untreated? By advancing treatment processes, we can reduce river pollution and protect aquatic ecosystems. Let’s work towards a future where every drop reflects our commitment to environmental care. 🌊🏞️💧 #WorldRiversDay
View of a river from space. AI-generated image using DALL-E.

ALT View of a river from space. AI-generated image using DALL-E.
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🚰 Celebrating #WorldWaterMonitoringDay! AI is revolutionising water management. At DARROW, we are developing AI solutions to make wastewater treatment more energy-efficient and sustainable. Learn more 👇 wastewater.ai/
Graphic in DARROW branding with two images illustrating the monitoring of water quality and a headline that reads “Happy World Water Monitoring Day!”

ALT Graphic in DARROW branding with two images illustrating the monitoring of water quality and a headline that reads “Happy World Water Monitoring Day!”
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Each day, an EU citizen’s energy use needs over 1,300 liters of water - enough to fill six bathtubs! 🛁 Learn more about our water footprint and new EU actions to track and reduce water use in this @euronews article #WaterWiseEU euronews.com/green/2024/07/0…
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Bulgaria has one of the most energy-efficient wastewater treatment plants in Europe. Located close to Sofia, the plant is converting wastewater into renewable energy. To learn more, check out the recent episode of Water Matters by @euronews environment.ec.europa.eu/new…

VIDEO: Transforming wastewater into power in Bulgaria

Euronews visits a treatment plant to discover how wastewater is being transformed into biogas for electricity and heat.

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💧Did you know 90% of wastewater in developing countries is untreated or partially treated? This issue affects both water and air quality. Discover solutions for cleaner air and water 👇 Happy International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies! #CleanAirNow breathelife2030.org/solution…
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Do you know when the first flushable toilet was invented? In 1595! This groundbreaking invention marked a significant milestone in the history of sanitation!💡
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🌍💧This week is #WorldWaterWeek💧🌍 Which topics are covered by the comprehensive program this year? We asked our wastewater wizard Walter to create a word cloud based on the titles of all events during the week. The most prominent keyword besides water? Security!
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What do wastewater treatment plant operators think about AI to improve efficiency and sustainability? Our partners from @imec_int conducted a survey to answer this question. Read about the results 👇 wastewater.ai/user-acceptanc…

User acceptance of AI in wastewater treatment

A survey on user acceptance of AI in wastewater treatment plants highlights the importance of explainable AI for fostering trust.

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Have you ever wondered how ancient civilizations handled wastewater? Contrary to popular belief, it wasn't the Romans who pioneered water sanitation systems, but the Indus Valley Civilisation at Mohenjo-daro around 2,500 BCE! Learn more in our post. wastewater.ai/from-daro-to-d…

From Mohenjo-DARO to DARROW

How did ancient civilizations handle wastewater? The Indus Valley Civilisation pioneered it at Mohenjo-daro around 2,500 BCE.

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Being the mascot of our project is a big task. In an exclusive, ChatGPT-powered interview, we asked our mascot Walter some questions. What challenges in our project do they foresee? And what is their favourite thing about being our mascot? wastewater.ai/interview-with…

Interview with our wastewater wizard Walter

Dive into an exclusive, AI-generated interview with Walter, the wastewater wizard from Team DARROW.

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Did you know that wastewater treatment can use 30-40% of a municipality’s energy? But there are smart ways to use wastewater to generate energy. Learn more about this in the article by @Medium: medium.com/mark-and-focus/me…

Melbourne Water Harnessing Renewable Energy

Drinking water and wastewater treatment plants are the largest energy consumers in many cities, often accounting for 30–40% of a…

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Unlocking AI's potential for wastewater treatment requires understanding and trust. The key to transparency and trust in AI decisions is explainable AI. Klaas Bombeke from #TeamDARROW explains why that is important for our project: wastewater.ai/interview-with…

The importance of explainable AI: Interview with Klaas Bombeke

Recommendations provided by computer algorithms can often be intransparent. Team DARROW member Klaas Bombeke is working on building explainable AI that we can trust and accept.

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At DARROW, we use AI to enhance wastewater treatment. Meanwhile, Australia's sniffer dogs offer another highly sensitive approach, detecting chlorine in water with incredible precision. Discover more in the article by @Medium & enjoy heartwarming photos! medium.com/mark-and-focus/me…

Meet Australia’s Water Leak Detecting Dogs

Australia’s water utilities are deploying high-tech leak detection equipment to save water and energy: Sniffer dogs!

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AI tools can help, but not replace wastewater treatment plant operators. In an insightful interview, Ruud Peeters from #TeamDARROW emphasises that DARROW is about empowering the plant operators by providing AI tools to support them. wastewater.ai/interview-with…

Automation in water treatment: Interview with Ruud Peeters

DARROW is not about replacing operators with AI tools; it is about enhancing their expertise. Ruud Peeters emphasises that AI should demonstrate its capabilities before taking over.

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